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Palo Alto Networks adopts executive CIC severance policy and amended bylaws
Palo Alto Networks Inc
- New severance policy effective Aug 20, 2026; covers SVP+ who sign participation agreements.
- Named execs: CEO Nikesh Arora, CFO Dipak Golechha, President BJ Jenkins, CPTO Lee Klarich.
- Non-CIC termination: 100% salary severance, 12 months health, 12 months equity acceleration.
- CIC termination: CEO gets 200% salary/incentive, 24 months health; other execs 150%, 18 months.
- Bylaws amended Aug 20 to align with Delaware law; updates to stockholder meetings, quorum, indemnification.